Archive for the ‘Dongfeng-Honda’ Category
Dongfeng-Honda Ciimo sub-brands into the Chinese car market
Published on May 2, 2012 by W.E. Ning
The Dongfeng-Honda Ciimo debuted at the Beijing Auto Show last week and it has now officially entered the smoking hot Chinese car market. Ciimo is a sub-brand from the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture. The ‘Ciimo’ is their first car based on the last-gen Honda Civic sedan. Next op is a Ciimo SUV based on the last-gen Honda CR-V. Price for the Ciimo starts at 111.800 yuan and ends at 119.800 yuan.
Dongfeng-Honda Ciimo debuts at the Beijing Auto Show
Published on April 25, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The Dongfeng-Honda Ciimo debuted at the Beijing Auto Show and was listed on the Chinese car market at the same time. Ciimo is a sub-brand from the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture, their first car is based on the old Honda Civic and simply called ‘Ciimo’. The line-up will later be expanded with a Ciimo SUV based on the old Honda CR-V.
Honda wants to Double sales in China
Published on April 18, 2012 by Joey Wang
Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Co plans to double sales in China to about 1.2 million vehicles by 2015 through an expanded local lineup and ramped-up production.
The company’s China chief Seiji Kuraishi announced at a recent news conference that Honda will introduce more than 10 new and revamped models to China from 2013 to 2015 to support sales growth.
Spy Shots: China-made Honda Elysion MPV
Published on April 6, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The very first pictures of the new Honda Elysion MPV, made in China by the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture. It seems almost exactly the same car as the Japanese version. The China-made Elysion will debut later this month at the Beijing Auto Show.
Dongfeng Honda recalls CR-V cars in China
Published on March 25, 2012 by Joey Wang
Dongfeng Honda has announced it will recall 2,000 CR-V multi-purpose passenger vehicles in China starting Saturday, China’s consumer quality watchdog said Friday. Read more »
Spy Shots: Honda Elysion testing in China
Published on March 23, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
New spy shots from the Honda Elysion testing in China. The Elysion will be made by the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture, it will be listed on the Chinese car market in July and debut at the Beijing Auto Show next month.
Dongfeng-Honda recalls 460.000 cars in China
Published on March 16, 2012 by Joey Wang
Dongfeng-Honda Automobile Co will recall nearly 460,000 multi-purpose passenger cars and sedans due to horn defects, China’s top quality watchdog said Wednesday.
The joint-venture company will start the recall on April 30, according to a statement posted on the website of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.
Spy Shot: old Honda CR-V to become a Ciimo in China
Published on March 2, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Spy shot from the old Honda CR-V with a Ciimo-badge. Ciimo is a new sub-brand under the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture. They will make cheap(er) cars based on Honda’s that were made in China by Dongfeng-Honda.
New Honda CR-V listed & priced in China
Published on February 22, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Honda CR-V has been listed on the China car market. Price starts at 193.800 yuan and ends at 262.800 yuan. The CR-V is made in China by the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture. Two engines: 2.0 with 155hp or a 2.4 with 190hp. Main competition: the Shanghai-Volkswagen Toureg and the FAW-Toyota RAV4. Via: Autohome.
Spy Shots: new Honda CR-V ready for the market in China
Published on February 13, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
New spy pics show a dealer-ready example of the new Honda CR-V, made in China by the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture. Next to it stands a brand-new example of the current Honda CR-V which could mean production of the current car will continue for awhile, this is common practice in China and meant for budget-oriented buyers who want to get a still-modern SUV on the cheap.
